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University of California San Francisco School of Dentistry Secondary Questions

Abbreviation: UCSF · California dental secondary

University of California San Francisco School of Dentistry (UCSF) dental secondary for California applicants: 2 required prompts (4 total). How it arrives: AADSAS. Supplemental questions are submitted via AADSAS to all qualifying applicants.

Secondary Status
● Open
Distribution
AADSAS
Total Questions
2 Required
Word Limit
Mixed
Last Updated
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Secondary Distribution
Who receives the secondary application
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Supplemental questions are distributed via: Supplemental questions are submitted via AADSAS to all qualifying applicants.
Timing

Most dental school secondaries arrive July–early September after AADSAS verification. Aim to submit within ~14 days.

Secondary fee

Confirm on the school's admissions page for the current cycle (applicants commonly see ~$50–$150).

This page covers University of California San Francisco School of Dentistry dental school secondary / supplemental essays — not medical school secondaries or prerequisite lists.

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Secondary Questions
4 questions total
4 Questions · Mixed
1
What is important to you in selecting a dental school? How will you make your decision about which school to attend?
Required1500 characters
2
Why do you want to join the UCSF community? Please state briefly how you will contribute to the UCSF School of Dentistry.
Required1500 characters
3
Please use this space to tell us anything additional that you believe is relevant to your application.
Optional5000 characters
Required for DDS/PhD applicants
4
If you intend to apply to the DDS/PhD program, outline your reasons for your interest in the DDS/PhD program. Your application will not be considered for the joint program if you do not supply this essay.
Conditional1600 characters
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Writing Tips for UCSF
Expert advice for this specific school
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Why UCSF — Be Specific: Research UCSF's unique programs, clinics, and faculty. Mention specific curriculum features, community outreach efforts, or research opportunities that align with your goals. Avoid generic answers that could apply to any school.
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UCSF Research Culture: UCSF is research-intensive. If you have research experience, mention it prominently. If not, highlight your curiosity about evidence-based dentistry and how you'd engage with UCSF's research environment.
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Proofread Thoroughly: Read each response aloud and have a mentor review it. Typos and grammatical errors signal carelessness to admissions committees.
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Submit Early: Most schools review secondaries on a rolling basis. Submitting within 2 weeks of receiving your secondary significantly improves your interview chances.
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